posted by kateb 11-25-98 7:55 AM 
Easy Sausage Chowder 
1 pound smoked sausage, halved and thinly sliced 
1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced 
4 cups diced potatoes 
3 cups water 
2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley or 2 tsp dried flakes 
1 tbsp. minced fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil 
1 tsp. salt 
1/8 tsp. pepper 
1 (15 1/4 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained 
1 (14 3/4 oz.) can cream-style corn 
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 
In large kettle or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the sausage and onion.  Slowly add the potatoes, water, parsley, basil, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.  
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender. 
Add remaining ingredients and cook 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through. 
This make about 3 quarts of soup.